GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Salix purpurea
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Cedrus deodara
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Morus alba
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Linum usitatissimum
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Detailed explanation-1: -The cricket bat is exclusively made from a variety of White Willow called Cricket Bat Willow (Salix alba var. caerulea), treated with raw (unboiled) linseed oil, which has a protective function.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shaped something like a paddle, cricket bats are traditionally made of English willow. Light in weight while also tough and shock resistant, willow resists denting or splintering on impact with a ball travelling at high speed.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cricket bat willow trees are grown in Kashmir, when the tree attains the age of 15–20 years and the girth of 34 inches (trunks), the willow is ready for harvesting.
Detailed explanation-4: -The core of a cricket ball is made up of cork, which provides weight and bounce to the ball. The core is made of Cork trees or also known as Oak trees.